make my computer run faster

Question

How to clean up and make my pc run faster

Answer 1

Hi,

There are several ways to help speed up your computer and clean it up. Here are a few things you can try:

1. Run fewer programs at the same time: Sometimes you can improve system performance by changing your computing behavior. Running four or more programs while leaving multiple browser windows and email messages open may be more than your device can handle. If you find your device slowing down, decide whether you really need to keep all of your programs and windows open at the same time. Also, find a way to remind yourself to reply to email messages later instead of keeping them open until you reply.[1]
2. Defragment your hard disk: Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer. Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data so your hard disk can work more efficiently. To defragment your hard disk, follow these instructions:

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down).
• Tap or select Search.
• Type computer in the Search box.
• Tap or select This PC below the Search box.
• Press and hold or right-click the drive you want to repair, and then tap or select Properties.
• Tap or select the Tools tab.
• Tap or select Optimize under Optimize and defragment drive.
• Tap or select Change settings.
• Select the options that you want, and then tap or select OK.[2]

1. Clean your hard disk: To clean your hard disk, follow these instructions:

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down).
• Tap or select Search.
• Type free up disk space in the Search box.
• Tap or select Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files below the Search box.
• In the Drives list, tap or select the drive that you want to clean up.
• Tap or select OK.
• In the message that appears, tap or select Delete files.
• To clean up system files associated with your account, follow these instructions:
• In the Drives list, tap or select the drive that you want to clean up and then tap or select OK.
• In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, tap or select Clean up system files.[3]

Also, ensure that you close all unused application on the desktop, your laptop is plugged into a power source, and you have the latest graphics drivers for your PC.[4]

I hope this helps you speed up your PC!